Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic gubernatorial primary on July 1, 2026, defeating Senator Michael Bennet with 54.7% of the vote compared to Bennet's 45.3%, according to the Associated Press. Weiser's campaign focused on his legal challenges against the Trump administration and emphasized the need for strong opposition to Trump's policies. The primary race highlighted each candidate's differing approaches to issues such as immigration enforcement and healthcare affordability. Weiser criticized Bennet for his Senate attendance record, while Bennet questioned Weiser's legal challenges against Trump. The general election is expected to be competitive, although Colorado has not elected a Republican to statewide office in ten years.
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Phil Weiser wins Colorado Democratic gubernatorial primary against Michael Bennet
Phil Weiser secured the Democratic nomination for governor in Colorado, defeating incumbent Senator Michael Bennet in the primary election held on July 1, 2026. Weiser received 54.7% of the vote, focusing his campaign on opposing Trump-era policies. The general election is anticipated to be competitive, given Colorado's recent political history.
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